The Brain-Immune Axis™

Original Air Date: September 18, 2014

Sponsored by:
Apex Energetics™
Apex Energetics™
Brandon Brock, DC, RN, BSN, MSN/FNP, DACNB, FACFN, FABES, FABVR, FICC, RNCST, CNCT

Presenter:
Brandon Brock, DC, RN, BSN, MSN/FNP, DACNB, FACFN, FABES, FABVR, FICC, RNCST, CNCT

Moderator:
Peter Crownfield, Executive Editor, Acupuncture Today

This informative webinar will examine the brain's influence on the immune system. New findings demonstrate that the cerebellar interposed nuclei actually participate in regulating immune function. In order for crosstalk to occur between the brain and the immune system, communication is necessary among cytokines, peptides, leukotrienes, prostaglandins, and other signaling agents.

What You Will Learn:

  • The simultaneous interconnection between the brain and the immune system as well as the brain and mucosal immunity
  • How traumatic brain injury can increase "leaky gut"
  • How sleep deprivation triggers a proinflammatory immune response
  • Clinical jewels and insights into the body's metabolism of nitric oxide isomers and innate glutathione recycling pathways
  • And more
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